The sport of cricket is very popular in many parts of the world, though it has only made one appearance at the Olympic Games, in Paris 1900 (though it is making a comeback, being played at the 2028 LA Olympics). There is also evidence that cricket may have also been played as a demonstration sport in 1896. Olympic cricket in 1900 was only a single twelve-a-side game (not 11 players per team as is the usual case), in which an English team beat a team from France. off England in a test at nearby Lord's, winning by 409 runs. France's 78 & 26. England won with just five minutes left on the second day. Any comments, suggestions, or corrections? Please let us know. The next Olympics will be in Paris 2024, followed by the Winter edition in Milan-Cortina 2026. Check out the list of Olympic Games sports, as well as discontinued and demonstration sports. The largest sporting event in the world is the Olympic Games, but there are many other multi-sport games. In terms of single sport events, nothing beats the FIFA World Cup. To see what's coming up, check out the calendar of major sporting events.